“Obviously the one on Tuesday night was expected for myself. That’s part and parcel of football, I just got on with it. But it never once put me off in terms of wanting to move here.

“The contrast with the reception I got at the Madejski Stadium was brilliant. I had signed and everything was done, and to get that reception was really pleasing.”

Graham, who is set to make his home debut this weekend against Arsenal, went on to suggest that he is no longer focused on winning over fans who still harbour some ill feeling, and that he is determined to help the club enjoy a solid end to the season.